Toledo Rockets women's basketball
The Toledo Rockets women's basketball team represents the University of Toledo in women's basketball. The school competes in the Mid-American Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Rockets play home basketball games at Savage Arena at the campus in Toledo, Ohio.
| Toledo Rockets women's basketball | |||
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| University | University of Toledo | ||
| Head coach | Tricia Cullop (13th season) | ||
| Conference | Mid-American | ||
| Location | Toledo, Ohio | ||
| Arena | Savage Arena (Capacity: 7,300) | ||
| Nickname | Rockets | ||
| Colors | Midnight blue and gold[1] | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| NCAA Tournament Second round | |||
| 1991, 1992, 1996 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
| 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2017 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2017 | |||
| Conference regular season champions | |||
| 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997, 2022 | |||
| Conference division season champions | |||
| 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | |||
Season-by-season record
As of the 2016–17 season, the Rockets have a 808–534 record, with a 425–245 record in the Mid-American Conference. Toledo has won the Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament eight times (1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2017) while finishing as runner-up in 1984, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2000, and 2010. They reached the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in 1992 and 1996. They have made 9 appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament, winning the title in 2011, with a quarterfinals appearance in 2012 and a third round finish in 2013.[2][3]
| Season | Record | Conference Record (Finish) | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | 7–4 | n/a | Pat Besner |
| 1975–76 | 2–7 | n/a | Pauline Bozzo |
| 1976–77 | 4–8 | n/a | Janet Witker |
| 1977–78 | 5–9 | n/a | Janet Witker |
| 1978–79 | 3–15 | n/a | Janet Witker |
| 1979–80 | 7–17 | n/a | Ethel Allman |
| 1980–81 | 12–20 | n/a | Ethel Allman |
| 1981–82 | 14–12 | 3–6 (7th) | Ethel Allman |
| 1982–83 | 20–8 | 13–5 (2nd) | Ethel Allman |
| 1983–84 | 18–11 | 12–6 (3rd) | Ethel Allman |
| 1984–85 | 6–20 | 4–14 (T-9th) | Steve Mix |
| 1985–86 | 7–21 | 4–14 (10th | Tim Selgo |
| 1986–87 | 12–14 | 6–10 (7th) | Tim Selgo |
| 1987–88 | 14–14 | 7–9 (5th) | Tim Selgo |
| 1988–89 | 25–8 | 13–3 (2nd) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1989–90 | 25–7 | 13–3 (2nd) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1990–91 | 24–7 | 13–3 (1st) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1991–92 | 26–6 | 15–1 (1st) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1992–93 | 18–10 | 12–6 (T-3rd) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1993–94 | 24–8 | 13–5 (2nd) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1994–95 | 24–7 | 15–3 (1st) | Bill Fennelly |
| 1995–96 | 25–6 | 15–3 (2nd) | Mark Ehlen |
| 1996–97 | 27–4 | 16–2 (1st) | Mark Ehlen |
| 1997–98 | 24–7 | 15–3 (1st in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 1998–99 | 25–6 | 14–2 (1st in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 1999-00 | 14–15 | 9–7 (2nd in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2000–01 | 25–6 | 15–1 (1st in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2001–02 | 17–11 | 12–4 (2nd in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2002–03 | 20–10 | 12–4 (T-1st in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2003–04 | 13–16 | 8–8 (4th in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2004–05 | 14–15 | 9–7 (4th in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2005–06 | 11–18 | 4–12 (6th in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2006–07 | 11–19 | 6–10 (T-4th in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2007–08 | 14–16 | 5–10 (5th in West) | Mark Ehlen |
| 2008–09 | 18–13 | 11–5 (2nd in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2009–10 | 25–9 | 12–4 (1st in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2010–11 | 29–8 | 14–2 (1st in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2011–12 | 24–10 | 13–3 (T-1st in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2012–13 | 29–4 | 15–1 (1st in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2013–14 | 16–16 | 9–9 (T-2nd in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2014–15 | 19–14 | 10–8 (4th in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2015–16 | 17–13 | 12–6 (3rd in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2016–17 | 25–9 | 12–6 (3rd in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2017–18 | 18–15 | 8–10 (4th in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2018–19 | 21–12 | 11–7 (2nd in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2019–20 | 14–17 | 7–11 (T–5th in West) | Tricia Cullop |
| 2020–21 | 12–12 | 8–12 (9th) | Tricia Cullop |
NCAA Tournament
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 1991 | #11 | First Round Second Round | #6 Rutgers #3 Connecticut | W 83-65 L 81-80 |
| 1992 | #10 | First Round Second Round | #7 Providence #2 Maryland | W 74-64 L 73-60 |
| 1995 | #13 | First Round | #4 Western Kentucky | L 77-63 |
| 1996 | #10 | First Round Second Round | #7 Ole Miss #2 Old Dominion | W 65-53 L 72-66 |
| 1997 | #10 | First Round | #7 Stephen F. Austin | L 79-66 |
| 1999 | #6 | First Round | #11 SMU | L 91-76 |
| 2001 | #12 | First Round | #5 SW Missouri State | L 89-71 |
| 2017 | #10 | First Round | #7 Creighton | L 76-49 |
References
- "Colors". The University of Toledo Brand Guide. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- "University of Toledo Athletics". Utrockets.com. 2017-01-14. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
- "University of Toledo Athletics - 2016_17_Toledo_WBB_Media_Guide.pdf" (PDF). Utrockets.com. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
